Studies have shown that native speakers in every country use approximately 2,500 words and phrases daily. Dr. Pimsleur's philosophy is that once these language building blocks have been learned, a student can begin speaking Farsi quickly. He believed that it was more important to learn these words which are used most often than to learn a large quantity of words and phrases.
Each lesson in the Pimsleur method builds on the next. As a student masters a lesson, a foundation is created for the following lesson. There are no repetitive drills and grammar lessons. Through exposure, practice and interaction with the course, the student begins to recognize and distinguish correct language usage from incorrect usage.
The Pimsleur Farsi course operates on the effectiveness of immersion in the language. Exposure to Farsi conversation works by allowing the student to learn and understand the structure and syntax of the language. Once these concepts are grasped, the student can begin to recognize words and phrases.
The Pimsleur method is taught using audio CDs, which are interactive and provide the convenience and flexibility of learning Farsi anywhere. Each lesson is 30 minutes long and teaches vocabulary and grammar using immersion in Farsi conversation.
